Think Sepsis! World Sepsis Day 13 September

World Sepsis Day takes place on 13 September every year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against sepsis.

Sepsis is a life threatening condition and can occur when the body develops an infection which then affects the organs such as heart, lungs, brain and kidneys. If not treated quickly, sepsis can be fatal. There are around 15,000 cases of sepsis in Ireland each year.